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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
USDOT 1546562 · MC574860 · EIN 20-5432706 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3434 RACQUET LANE, PALMDALE, CA, 93551
(661) 810-7774 · BHUPINDER SINGH GREWAL
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
15 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
76 / 965
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy DCATR0000278-00 · eff 05/10/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate22.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance721 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance109 pts
Driver Fitness108 pts
Unsafe Driving61 pts
Other35 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 120 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 90 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 90 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 70 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 52 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 44 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
NM16
CA12
AZ12
MO8
IN7
TX5
KS3
OK2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.12 | 2.72 | ≈36–43% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.40 | 0.33 | ≈43–50% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.77 | 0.84 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.88 | 7.26 | ≈80–84% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 33% (2 OOS) · Tires 26% (8 OOS) · Brakes 19% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Franklin County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Franklin County, MO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 41% · Speeding 39% · Seat belt 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 66% · Log / ELD device 26% · Following / lane / reckless 6%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 14 inspections, 26 violations, 9 OOS, 3 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance12 viol · 4 OOS · 46%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.55E-B ×2, 393.9A-LHLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.16).
2. Driver Fitness5 viol · 5 OOS · 19%
383.23A2-LCDLN ×3, 391.41APC ×2
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.578).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 19%
395.24 ×5
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.3).
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×5, 383.23A2-LCDLN ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.55E-B ×2, 391.41APC ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 35 vehicles seen in inspections
18 truck17 trailer
Company profile
Officer
BHUPINDER SINGH GREWAL
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.6M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
18
Registered since
2006-08-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | 3 VINs | strong |
| HUMBLE TRANSPORT INC | 3093632 | officer | strong |
| BHUPINDER SINGH GREWAL | 1067924 | phone, address | medium |
| PAUL SINGH GREWAL | 982243 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BHUPINDER SINGH GREWAL (USDOT 1067924, 2002).
Activity history (recent)
05/10/2026 — Insurance filed — SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DCATR0000278-00
05/10/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA81005255
04/13/2026 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/11/2026)
02/17/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.6M mi reported (2023)
07/18/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA81005255
06/26/2025 — Insurance replaced — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA81005255
06/23/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/27/2025)
05/10/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA71007800
04/14/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2025)
05/10/2024 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA22102460
04/15/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/06/2024)
03/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA22102460
02/05/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/16/2024)
07/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA22102460
06/05/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/09/2023)
05/10/2023 — Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP81626 00
06/24/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/10/2022 — Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP70983 00
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1546562.